One of Newtown's longest-established car dealerships has officially opened a new franchise to motorists.

JT Hughes is now the official Kia dealer for mid Wales at its Newtown branch in Pool Road.

Managing director John Hughes said he is delighted to be bringing the Kia brand to the area.

“We are thrilled to join forces with such a successful and forward-thinking manufacturer and to be bringing the Kia brand, which offers high quality and extremely competitively priced products," he said.

“Today’s announcement regarding the introduction of the Kia product range to JT Hughes Group further demonstrates our commitment to the mid Wales region.”

JT Hughes Group, which is independent and privately owned, is one of the region’s longest-established companies having been founded in 1972 by the late Terry Hughes.

The company currently employs more than 100 people, across its six dealerships located in Newtown, Shrewsbury and Telford, representing Hyundai, Honda, Mitsubishi and now Kia.

The new JT Hughes Kia dealership will offer a complete range from Kia and a wide variety of new and pre-owned models.

Customers will also be able to take advantage of the group’s existing parts and service department based on Pool Road, Newtown, for their aftersales requirements.

For more information about the range of products and services available at JT Hughes Kia, customers can call into the Newtown dealership or visit www.jthughes.co.uk.